We loved this! It has all the yummy taste of tacos layered up lasagna-style. We ate it with dollops of sour cream, but after trying it, I ...

My kids love crunchy tacos, and they can eat a mountain of them. I developed this recipe to make the ground beef stretch to fill more taco...

This is a quick make-ahead salad to take to gatherings.  The color and tang are welcome on any potluck table and children can help with th...

A new easy peasy week night meal! If you open the cans while the sausage browns, and slice some crusty bread while it simmers, this could ...

Here is one to warm you up!  My mom created this soup, which she calls "Oh No Soup" because it came about when Dad inadvertently...

This is one of my favorite lunch recipes for this time of year.  I love the garden fresh vegetables.  It is great with a crusty roll, or t...

I love a party!  This is just a quick post in case you are here looking for picnic or barbecue ideas for the weekend.  We usually have a fa...

I've tried several recipes for red beans and rice, but this one is my very favorite!  Makes my mouth water to type it out.  In the pho...

My Spanish teacher from Mexico explained to us last year that this is a commemorative holiday in Mexico, much more akin to our Memorial D...

This is a hearty can-of-this-n-that recipe.  The hamburger mix can be served over cornbread or you can serve it over scones and call t...

Use leftover Chile Verde to make this!  Mexican Casserole 3 c. cooked rice 1 can kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 tsp cumin sprink...

Have you missed me?   You know I haven't stopped cooking, because the crew here never stops eating!  Back to school has been a bit nut...

Can we just say at the outset that it is hard to make hummus look good, much less photogenic?  At any rate, this one is a winner at our hous...

This is a little spicy for some of my kids, you can substitute a can of regular diced tomatoes for the RoTel tomatoes and chilies if you li...

Sometimes there are happy accidents.  I had planned to make ham and bean soup with a ham bone I have been storing in the freezer.  I soaked...

These beans are so yummy, so easy! Pictured here alongside Pork Barbacoa . Black Beans over Rice 1 can (15 oz.) black beans (do not dra...

This chili has wide appeal, a little sweet, a little spicy, nice and thick. Serve this with cornbread . Just Good Chili 1 lb. hamburge...

Taco Soup ½ lb. ground beef, browned 1 small onion, chopped 2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 1 qt. blended) 1 (15 oz.) can kidney be...

The bold, sweet flavor will make your taste buds sing! Texas Caviar Chop the following into small cubes, (dice) and place in a large b...

Kristyn’s Yummy Black Bean Dip 1 can black beans, drained ¼ c. salsa 4 oz. cream cheese 1 clove garlic Process all in a food proces...